Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts discussion

Once again, it is time to nominate a book - this time for March. Have you found a classic that you think others might enjoy? Then this is the time to nominate it.

You can nominate up to two books, written by women, that have not been read by the group for the past three years. They must be at least 50 years old. Also, please let me know if you're able to lead the discussion. Nominations will close January 13, 2023.

I'm eager to see what you choose.

☯Emily wrote: "Once again, it is time to nominate a book - this time for March. Have you found a classic that you think others might enjoy? Then this is the time to nominate it.

You can nominate up to two books,..."

I nominate The Deepening Stream and Grand Hotel.

I can lead.

The Deepening Stream by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Grand Hotel by Vicki Baum

I'd like to nominate One Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes

I nominate Nada by Carmen Laforet. First published in 1945, with a highly-regarded English translation by Edith Grossman circa 2007. 1940s Barcelona. I can lead.

I nominate The Hours Before Dawn by Celia Fremlin. Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1960. Available on hoopla.

Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier.

I can lead

I like the idea of Jamaica Inn because it will be a lot easier to find than some of the others.

It is time to choose March's book. Here are the books choices:

1. Grand Hotel by Vicki Baum
2. The Deepening Stream by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
3. The Hours Before Dawn by Celia Fremlin
4. Nada by Carmen Laforet
5. Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier
6. One Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes

The people eligible for voting are:

Emily
Ginny
Carol She’s So Novel
Anastasia Kinderman
Charlene
Carolien
Marilyn
Carol
Kathleen
Nidhi
Janice
Abigail
Lusy
Lisa Bianca
Elizabeth
CindySR
Indeneri
Dianne
Lori
Natalie
Laura
Jan
Sara
Marinka
MaryE
Teri K
Jenn
Cynda

If I missed anyone, please contact me directly or leave a comment in this thread. Please note that you are eligible to vote if you have made a comment in the monthly book discussion over the past year.

Voting ends on January 24, 2023! You can leave your choice in this thread or contact me directly.

I’ll vote for Jamaica Inn.

I'll also vote for Jamaica Inn

I will vote for Grand Hotel.

I have not heard of any of these… but Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier sounds interesting 🙂

I vote for Nada.

I'll vote for The Hours Before Dawn.

I will vote for grand hotel

I vote for Jamaica Inn

I vote for One Fine Day.

I vote for The Hours Before Dawn.

I vote for Grand Hotel.

Nada - Carmen Laforet. I've read it, but definitely worth a re-read.

We got a lot of votes this month. Thanks for participating. Jamaica Inn was the ultimate winner with Grand Hotel a close runner-up.

Very cool Jamaica Inn looks great! I'll probably keep nominating grand hotel once in awhile until it wins ha!!

Good luck Dianne. I have thought of doing that too.

Some groups I’m in, if the vote is close they will choose the winner one month and the runner-up for the next, skipping a nomination cycle.

There are always so many new ideas from this group, it's great!

Jamaica Inn e-book is currently on sale.

I just got it from my library!’ Sounds intriguing, will start reading today! 😊

Marinka wrote: "I just got it from my library!’ Sounds intriguing, will start reading today! 😊"

I'm hoping to be ready to start tomorrow or the day after!

I remember not being able to finish it when I was younger, but my tastes have changed a lot, so I'm hoping I will enjoy it this time!

Oh darn I forgot to vote ( there’s always someone isn’t there) , but Jamaica Inn is great . It’s been years since I read it so it’ll be intriguing to see it with more mature eyes .. 🙂